"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto

It's annoying me that the Australian Club Nintendo is different and I have so many points piled up, waiting for something worthwhile to spend them on. I did manage to get a SNES-styled classic controller for my Wii, though. But nothing since. None of this game download stuff. :(

I've snagged a 2010 (or was it 2011?) calendar, a set of collectible pins featuring the various Super Mario Bros. characters, a Game & Watch device and a set of Japanese trading cards in the old hanafuda style (with a neat little plastic case. I also downloaded the Mario vs. Donkey Kong title that was available last month. This month, I may try for one of the Doctor Mario games... though spending points on things I can buy with cash feels a bit stupid when points are the only currency Nintendo accepts for some of its most unique club rewards.

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto